Youthrive Articles
We are very proud of the team we have grown here at Youthrive and celebrate their achievements in the industry. Here you will find a collection of published articles and helpful resources for parents, prepared by our exceptional team.
Communicating with confidence is the priority!
There are 1.2 million Australians with communication disability. A large number of these people are children and young adults who need early support to ensure they participate fully in education and build healthy relationships to create a bette [...]
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How to boost your child’s development through reading
Reading with your child can provide you with a wonderful opportunity to support their language development and for you both to bond over a shared interest.
The traditional method of reading aloud to your child while they listen has its benef [...]
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Why do some kids regress in times of crisis?
By Robert McKenzie, Youthrive Psychologist
Have you noticed your child taking steps backwards in their development during COVID-19? Maybe there's more moodiness [...]
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New mental health service to support children and young people
A new child and youth mental health support service, Youthrive, is now providing psychological support to children and young people aged 0 – 24 with or at risk of developing severe mental health [...]
COVID-19: Supporting children with Autism
All children and young people need support from adults during times of stress and uncertainty, including during the coronavirus pandemic. This is a challenging time for many people and this uncertainty is a significant source of anxiety, partic [...]
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What is telehealth?
Just like a normal therapy session, only virtual!
At Youthrive, we are embracing technology and delivering our services at a distance by using telehealth to connect our therapists to children and their famil [...]How to talk to kids about coronavirus
As the spread of the coronavirus continues to gain momentum globally, children are being exposed to frequent media updates, panicked behaviour, and anxious conversations. It’s only natural that they will have a lot of questions about the pandem [...]
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Positive parenting relationships
By Youthrive Psychologist Kasey Lloyd
Have you ever thought about the importance of demonstrating positive relation [...]
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The importance of sports for children
By Portia Gunn, Youthrive Occupational Therapist
Did you know that children and young people should be getting at least one hour of moderate to vigorous-intensity p [...]
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New year, fresh start!
Goal-setting is one of the most important things you can do in order to live the life you want for yourself and your family. While the benefits of setting goals are often talked about and generally understood, t [...]
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